An applicant (or an agent on their behalf) has the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in the following circumstances:
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if we fail to meet the target decision date on an application;
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the applicant is unhappy that we have refused the application;
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against conditions attached to an approval.
Please note: There is no third party right of appeal against a decision we've made. For example, if you objected to your neighbour's extension and we granted them permission, you cannot appeal against our decision.
Planning Inspectorate
In England, appeals are considered by a planning inspector, appointed by the Secretary of State. Most are handled in writing (written representation); some are decided by a hearing before an inspector; a few are decided by a public inquiry.
For full information about how to appeal and the appeal process, visit the appeals section on the Planning Inspectorate website (this page opens in a new window). The Planning Portal Appeals Area (this page opens in a new window) also provides guidance and advice on the appeals process.
There are also a number of Planning Inspectorate publications (this page opens in a new window) that provide very useful information about the appeals process including Making your planning appeal (this page opens in a new window) and planning appeals (this page opens in a new window).
Alternatively, contact the Planning Inspectorate using the details below.
The Planning Inspectorate
Registry/Scanning
Room 3/05 Kite Wing
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Tel: 0117 372 6372
Email: enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk
Appeal submission deadline
The deadline for submitting an appeal is now six months (or twelve weeks if a householder application) from the date of the application decision letter. If we failed to make a decision by the target date, the deadline is six months from the date the decision should have been made. The six month period applies to all planning (section 78), Listed building and conservation area consent (section 20) appeals.
Planning Services
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444609
Email: planningenquiries@guildford.gov.uk